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Tanzania launches essential health insurance fund for underprivileged citizens

Mr Mchengerwa announced that implementation of the Essential Health Insurance Services Fund will begin on January 26, 2026, with a focus on underprivileged groups, including the elderly...

  1. How Chadema has produced Tanzania's national leaders as the opposition party marks 33 years

  2. U.S. formally withdraws from World Health Organization

  3. Tanzania nears nutrition goals amidst gaps

  1. Trump withdraws Canada’s invitation to join Board of Peace

  2. 'Sinners' breaks Oscar record with 16 nominations

  3. NMB Bank unveils Tanzania’s first wearable payment solution

  4. METL Bajaj opens 5th new RE 4S–focused 3S facility in Dar es Salaam

  5. Trump touts ‘total access’ Greenland deal as NATO urges allies to boost Arctic security

  6. Putin agrees next steps with U.S. envoys, but territory remains key

Africa

Guinea Bissau sets December 2026 election date after coup

The coup was criticized by the Economic Community of West African States regional bloc, which called on them to restore order and proceed with the election.

  1. Nigerian troops rescue 62 hostages, kill two militants in northwest operations

  2. Army returns to strategic east Congo town after rebel withdrawal

  3. Uganda partially restores internet after Museveni election win

  1. Ugandans to know next president on Saturday

  2. Museveni sure of win in fraught election amid internet blackout

  3. South African rand buoyed by gold prices as markets mull US inflation prints

  4. China, Russia, Iran start 'BRICS Plus' naval exercises in South African waters

  5. Ethiopia begins $12.5 billion construction of 'Africa's biggest airport'

  6. South African factory activity slumps further in December, Absa PMI shows

World

U.S. formally withdraws from World Health Organization

The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), ending its membership after months of warnings from global health experts that the move could weaken public...

  1. Trump withdraws Canada’s invitation to join Board of Peace

  2. Trump touts ‘total access’ Greenland deal as NATO urges allies to boost Arctic security

  3. Putin agrees next steps with U.S. envoys, but territory remains key

  4. NATO's Rutte says Arctic talks with Trump will focus on keeping Russia, China out

Business

Stanbic Bank reinforces capital markets with Sukuk structuring

The initiative allows CRDB to offer Shariah-compliant investment opportunities, broadening access for both retail and institutional investors.

  1. Tanzania’s private sector poised for growth as credit hits Sh43 tr

  2. NBC pledges stronger partnerships to drive inclusive growth

  3. Why 2026 could be a defining year for small businesses and creatives in Tanzania

  4. Finance minister orders Bank of Tanzania to crack down on predatory lenders

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